Hudson woman rescued after car becomes lodged in high-voltage tower

LIVINGSTON, N.Y. - A 22-year-old Hudson woman whose car went off state Route 9 early Sunday morning and became lodged in a high voltage utility tower was rescued with only minor injuries, authorities said.

State police at Livingston said they responded to a report of a one-car personal injury accident on Route 9 at about 4:30 a.m.

Police said Amanda Auriemma was northbound on Route 9 when, for still unknown reasons, her car left the west side of the roadway, continued another 50 yards and struck a National Grid high-voltage utility tower.

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Police said the car became lodged in the base of the utility tower.

Police said National Grid personnel were required at the scene to assess damage before first responders could attempt to remove the vehicle.

Due to structural damage, the tower had to be stabilized before the vehicle could be removed, police said.

Auriemma received minor injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene, police said.

Police said alcohol definitely was not a factor in the accident. An investigation into the cause is continuing.